Tag Archives: Bitcoin Adoption

OKEx has become one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the past several years. The company’s growth is continuously emphasized by the trading volume and the growing user base.CryptoPotato recently had the opportunity to do an exclusive interview with the CEO of the company – Jay Hao.Hao spoke of the challenges OKEx has to overcome, the current cryptocurrency landscape, Bitcoin’s growing adoption, the DeFi craze, and more.Back to the Roots: Before OKExOne of the first things that Hao...

MicroStrategy publicly announced its adoption of Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset earlier during the month. The trend has now caught up on more firms.Canadian businesses Snappa, and Middle-Eastern food joint chain, Tahinis announced the allocation of their cash reserves to BTC.Canadian Firms Snappa Allocate ‘Significant’ Cash Reserves to BitcoinIn a blog post published yesterday, Christopher Gimmer, founder and CEO of graphics solution provider firm, Snappa announced that his company has a...

Swipe is set to venture into the U.S. market following approval from regulators. The news of the launch caused a rise in the price of its SXP tokens.Swipe Crypto Trading Functionality Coming to 200M AmericansIn a tweet on Tuesday (August 18, 2020), crypto wallet and card provider Swipe announced that it received a go-ahead to launch its services in the United States. According to the announcement, the Binance-owned platform stated that its wallet and debit card would be available in the U.S....

StormX, the blockchain-based rewards platform that helps users earn crypto, has scored a significant coup by onboarding retailing giant Walmart.Having already sealed deals with the likes of Microsoft, Nike, Adidas, eBay, Target, Dell, and Samsung, StormX is taking things up a notch by enabling 4% ‘Cryptoback’ on all Walmart purchases. In fact, shoppers can earn as much as 14% if they reach Super-user tier on the app.Consumer Thirst for CryptobackBased in Seattle, U.S., StormX launched its...

MicroStrategy has become the first NASDAQ-listed company to buy Bitcoin as part of its planned capital allocation strategy.Bitcoin is Better than CashAccording to an official press release on Tuesday (August 11, 2020), MicroStrategy bought 21,454 BTC at $250 million. The company stated that Bitcoin, which is seen as an investment asset, is the firm’s main reserve in its treasury.MicroStrategy’s BTC buy follows an earlier statement made in late July. The company revealed that it was going to...

It’s another exciting day in Bitcoin land. And no, it doesn’t have to anything with BTC’s rallying price. Of course, the price has brought smiles on the faces of Bitcoiners across the world, but there’s something else too.The latest data shows that whales no longer control Bitcoin’s supply. The number of retail investors owning little BTC has steadily increased in the last 5 years. Does it point to a rise in Bitcoin adoption?≤ 10 BTC Holders Increased While Those Holding 100 – 100K BTC...

Fidelity Digital Assets, the subsidiary of the large American investment company Fidelity Investments, has published a report on Bitcoin highlighting that its benefits have helped BTC to become an “aspirational store of value” for investors.Bitcoin’s Store Of Value FunctionsLaunched in October 2018, Fidelity Digital Assets has become a significant player offering cryptocurrency services for large institutions. While initially operating only in the US, the company announced expanding to Europe...

Bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) trading volume in several countries, including India, Mexico, and Argentina, has hit all-time highs this week, according to data from LocalBitcoins and Paxful.Regular People in Developing Countries Are Actively Trading CryptocurrencyDuring the last two months or so, Bitcoin has been more stable than ever, fluctuating between $9,000 and $10,000. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao jokingly compared the oldest cryptocurrency to a stablecoin. However, people across developing...

The latest data from on-chain analytics firm, Glassnode shows that the dollar value of transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain has been steadily increasing. Also, crypto research firm Messari has dispelled misconceptions regarding the failure of public blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum as payment channels.Median BTC Transfer Volume up 100 Percent Since 2020 BeginningAs per a tweet on Glassnode’s official handle, the median Bitcoin transfer is standing at around $195. This marks a 100...

Max Kaiser is a well-known American broadcaster and filmmaker. His previous experience includes anchoring an analysis program called On The Edge and producing a TV series on the Al-Jazeera English network.Currently, he’s the host of his own widely-popular financial program called the Keiser Report. Apart from his TV and online appearances, Keiser is also a long-time Bitcoin and cryptocurrency proponent.CryptoPotato recently had the chance to interview Keiser, where he said that his first...